About this episode

The episode reviews twelve anime series from the Spring 2026 lineup, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses.

Twelve shows. One Spring 2026 anime lineup. I’m moving fast, but I’m not hand-waving anything. I break down what each series is actually trying to do, what makes it click or fall flat, and the score I land on after weighing pacing, characters, comedy, action, and overall replay value. We start with a villainess otome game twist that’s way smarter than it needs to be, especially because the story runs through the crown prince’s point of view and turns “scheming” into accidental charm. From th...

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